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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner’s Manual

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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan is a reliable minivan that is good for families and gives all passengers plenty of room and comfort. The Grand Caravan has a functional and aerodynamic form that gives it a sense of versatility and usefulness on the road. On the inside, it has a roomy and flexible cabin that can easily fit up to seven people. The innovative Stow ‘n Go seating system lets you fold the second-and third-row seats quickly into the floor, making a large, flat space for goods when you need it. The Grand Caravan comes with modern infotainment features like an available rear-seat entertainment system and an easy-to-use touchscreen display to keep riders entertained and connected on every trip. With its features that make it great for families, its roomy interior, and its focus on being useful, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan remains a top choice for families looking for a safe and fun way to get around.

Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode

The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an MP3 player, or iPod, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
Pushing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected.
NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Push this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is OFF).

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Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position to operate the radio.

Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio.

Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume, and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played.

SEEK Buttons
Push and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Push the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it.

Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
Refer to “Voice Command” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.”

Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
Push this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command” for further details.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio screen.

Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
Push this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect Phone” for further de-tails.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio screen.

TIME Button
Push the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency.

Clock Setting Procedure 

  1. Push and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
  2. Adjust the hours by turning the right-side TUNE/SCROLL control knob.
  3. After adjusting the hours, push the right-side TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink.
  4. Adjust the minutes using the right-side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change.
  5. To exit, push any button/knob or wait five seconds.

The clock can also be set by pushing the SETUP button. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, push the SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedure, starting at step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, push the SETUP button and then follow the above procedure, starting at step 2.

INFO Button
Push the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).

RW/FF
Pushing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies.

TUNE Control
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.

Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade.

MUSIC TYPE Button
Pushing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds. Pushing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information.

Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play

NOTE: 

  • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position to operate the radio.
  • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.

Inserting Compact Disc(s)
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display.
If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1.0 inch (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.

CAUTION!

  • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other-sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.
  • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism.
  • The Radio 130 is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded.
  • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can cause damage to the player.

EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
Push the EJECT button to eject the CD.
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped.)

SEEK Button
Push the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Push the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Pushing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes.

TIME Button
Push this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display.

RW/FF
Push and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pushed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner.

AM/FM Button
Push the button to select either AM or FM mode.

SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
Push this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.
Push the right SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track.
Push the SET/RND button a second time to stop Random Play.

Notes On Playing MP3 Files
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restrictions.

Supported Media (Disc Types)
The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and include the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file normally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.
The radio uses the following limits for file systems:

  • Maximum number of folder levels: 8
  • Maximum number of files: 255
  • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.)
    A maximum number of characters in file/folder names:
  • Level 1: 12 (including a separator and a three-character extension)
  • Level 2: 31 (including a separator and a three-character extension)

Multi-session disc formats are supported by the radio. Multi-session discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multi-session discs. The use of multi-session for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times

FAQ

Q1: What are the engine options available for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?

A1: The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan was equipped with a single engine option, which is a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine.

Q2: How much horsepower does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan produce?

A2: The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan’s 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine produced approximately 283 horsepower.

Q3: How many passengers can the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan seat?

A3: The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan could seat up to seven passengers, offering a spacious and comfortable cabin for both front and rear occupants.

Q4: What is the seating configuration in the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?

A4: The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan came with versatile seating options, including the Stow ‘n Go seating system, allowing the second and third-row seats to be easily folded into the floor to create more cargo space.

Q5: What type of transmission does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

A5: The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan featured a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Q6: What are some of the standard safety features in the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?

A6: The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan offered standard safety features such as antilock brakes, stability control, and a comprehensive airbag system, including front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags for all three rows.

Q7: Does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have a rear-seat entertainment system?

A7: Yes, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan was available with an optional rear-seat entertainment system, featuring a DVD player and a flip-down screen.

Q8: What is the cargo capacity of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?

A8: The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan offered a maximum cargo capacity of approximately 140.3 cubic feet with the second and third-row seats folded down.

Q9: What type of infotainment system does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

A9: The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan featured an available Uconnect infotainment system with a touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, and available navigation.

Q10: Is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan available with remote start?

A10: Yes, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan was available with a remote start system, allowing drivers to start the engine from a distance.

Q11: What is the fuel efficiency of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?

A11: The fuel efficiency of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan was around 17-25 mpg, depending on driving conditions and configurations.

Q12: Can you tow with the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?

A12: Yes, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan had a towing capacity of up to 3,600 pounds when properly equipped, allowing it to tow small trailers or lightweight loads.

Q13: What are the available trim levels for the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?

A13: The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan was offered in multiple trim levels, including the SE, SE Plus, SXT, and GT.

Q14: Does the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan have sliding rear doors?

A14: Yes, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan had sliding rear doors, making it convenient for passengers to enter and exit the vehicle.

Q15: Was there a special edition or limited-edition version of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?

A15: While the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan didn’t have a special edition for that specific model year, Dodge has released special editions of the Grand Caravan in other years, offering unique features and styling cues.

Useful Links

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